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Genesis 1:31-1964 bbe — And God saw everything which he had made and it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth d…

Bible in Basic English

"And God saw everything which he had made and it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day."

— Genesis 1:31-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 1 — Context

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And God gave them his blessing and said to them, Be fertile and have increase, and make the earth full and be masters of it; be rulers over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing moving on the earth.

29

And God said, See, I have given you every plant producing seed, on the face of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit producing seed: they will be for your food:

30

And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the air and every living thing moving on the face of the earth I have given every green plant for food: and it was so.

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And God saw everything which he had made and it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.

Genesis 1:31-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 1:31-1964 say?
Genesis 1:31-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And God saw everything which he had made and it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.”
Where is Genesis 1:31-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 1:31-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 1, verses 31–1964.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 1:31-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 1:31-1964 in?
Genesis 1:31-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 1:31-1964?
Genesis 1:31-1964 reads (BBE): “And God saw everything which he had made and it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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